Former Bristol City striker Sam Baldock looks set to return to the Championship this summer.

HITC Sport are reporting that the 29-year-old is set to switch Brighton & Hove Albion for Reading with a move close.

The striker, who scored 34 league goals in his 83 appearances for the Robins, has found his chances limited at the Amex following their promotion to the Premier League.

Baldock made just five appearances last season after suffering an early-season injury, and is said to have been disgruntled that he did not get more of an opportunity in the team after coming back to fitness, having felt that he had trained well.

Sam Baldock

The Seagulls have strengthened their squad this summer in attack, meaning he finds himself surplus to requirements.

Baldock was sold for an undisclosed fee to Brighton by Bristol City in August 2014 after winning the League One golden boot.

He had netted 26 goals for the season and the club rejected six offers before agreeing a deal with the Seagulls.